Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is a required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.

The incumbent works under the broad administrative direction of the Division Chief of the Environmental Health Laboratories. As the Chief of the Drinking Water and Radiation Laboratory Branch, the Research Scientist Manager (RSM) (Chemical Sciences) (CS) provides direction and manages the programs and operation of the Branch. The RSM (CS) provides consultation on issues related to California’s laboratory analyses of water and other environmental matrices. The RSM (CS) manages, coordinates, conceives, and directs complex multidisciplinary laboratory research studies related to public health that provides valuable information to government entities, drinking water purveyors, and others in the scientific and public health communities.  In this position, the RSM (CS) will prioritize and lead research efforts in identifying and addressing critical knowledge needs and gaps in the analysis of chemical, radiological, and toxicological constituents, as they relate to public health.  The RSM (CS) serves as a Subject Matter Expert to the agency on chemical, radiological, and microbiological analyses as they relate to potential environmental exposures of public health concern.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference  Job Control # (488213)  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Managerial experience that demonstrates leadership, decision-making, entrepreneurship, and sound judgment in leading a group of multidisciplinary staff and a complex environmental laboratory program. Experience that demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, organize, and balance multiple and conflicting priorities to achieve the highest-level outcomes, resolve operational issues and develop timely, effective, and cost-effective solutions. Experience developing and managing a program budget and the allocation of personnel and other resources.
2. Experience demonstrating advanced interpersonal skills and written and oral communication. Experience demonstrating the ability to represent the Drinking Water and Radiation Laboratory, including in various forums with high level management in the private industry, federal, state, and local government, environmental and community groups, and other CDPH constituencies.
3. Able to interact and communicate effectively with staff, managers, executive staff, and management representatives of federal, state and local agencies. Understands that people process information differently. Takes initiative to build and maintain relationships and seeks and understands cultural differences. Has clear expression of ideas, thoughts, and expectations. Is an active and empathetic listener; effectively communicates management decisions to staff.
4. Innovative problem solver. Applies new ways of thinking. Has the ability to solve problems, generates new ideas, and develops new approaches to achieve objectives. Capable of adapting quickly to changing needs.
   

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

When completing the Statement of Qualifications, these formatting guidelines must be followed: Responses must be typed, single-spaced with a font equivalent to 12-point size Arial. Document margins must be one inch on all sides. In the upper right-hand corner of each page, list your full name and the date. Do not include the questions in your response. Responses that do not conform to the  specifications below may be disqualified.  Your responses to the questions must be no more than 3 pages in length.

Please submit a Statement of Qualifications which includes the following information:

1. Describe your managerial experience in planning, developing, administering, and managing a large, complex laboratory or environmental protection/public health program, with emphasis on organizational management and sound fiscal management. Provide examples that demonstrate leadership, creativity, and sound judgment in managing this program.
2. Describe your knowledge and ability to supervise, motivate, and lead a program of scientific and administrative professionals, resolve conflicts, and effectively contribute to the laboratory’s goals and objectives.
3. Describe your experience making clear and convincing presentations, representing and speaking for the organization and preparing written reports.
4. Describe your ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management and staff within the California Department of Public Health, with Federal and State agencies, with local agencies, and with the private sector or other CDPH customers.
5. Describe your knowledge of and experience with the California legislative and budgetary process, state control agencies, and other governmental entities that are necessary for effective program implementation.  Provide examples of this experience.
   

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting .  Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the SOQ will not be scored/reviewe d .

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